Moral Courage vs Apathy
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What does moral courage require individuals to rise above?

  • Apathy and complacency
  • Hatred and cynicism
  • Political systems, socio-economic divisions, and cultural/religious differences
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is an example of a statement that reflects moral courage?

  • I only did it once.
  • I strongly believe in... (correct)
  • It's none of my business.
  • That's got nothing to do with me.

    • What is one way to develop will and mental courage?

  • Practice self-indulgence
  • Avoid deeds that show lack of moral courage
  • Repeatedly do acts that exhibit moral courage and will
  • Draw inspiration from people of great courage (correct)

    • What is the purpose of recalling a situation where one displayed moral courage?

    <p>To learn from the experience and understand why a stand was made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of meta-ethics?

    <p>The study of the nature of morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of moral courage?

    <p>Lack of courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Western ethics in finding truth?

    <p>Rational thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the gradual development of an individual's concept of right and wrong?

    <p>Moral development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root of Eastern ethics?

    <p>Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the existence or lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, and loyalty?

    <p>Moral character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emphasis of Eastern ethics?

    <p>Holistic and cultural approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the concept of right and wrong, conscious and unconscious, religious values, social attitudes, and certain behavior?

    <p>Moral development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic that distinguishes moral standards from non-moral standards?

    <p>Special emotions and vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dilemma occurs when a person is faced with a tough choice between two or more options, especially more or less equally undesirable ones?

    <p>Dilemma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why a student in the scenario feels pressured to choose between submitting the assignment and not submitting it?

    <p>Peer pressure from classmates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes human beings as part of the moral community?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of moral dilemma involved in the scenario where a student is faced with the decision to submit or not submit the assignment?

    <p>Personal dilemma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary moral issue involved in the scenario where a student is faced with the decision to submit or not submit the assignment?

    <p>Fairness and equality in the assignment deadline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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